This is the companion piece to Avenue Jazz's 1997 release, Discovering The Blues. Tracks for this CD were selected from the same 1972 performances as Discovering the Blues, as well as some from the Marquee Club in London. This collection leans quite a bit more towards Robben's jazzier side, but as always, the blues still runs deep. For my taste, the music here is more interesting and varied then on the previous release. There are slow simmering moments but there are boisterous ones as well. When playing in a more jazz-based framework, the band sounds freer and more adventurous. Ford shows great maturity in his playing that belies his young age. His beautiful tone and flawless technique are always present, but never at the expense of the song. He allows the band alot of breathing room (in particular keyboardist Paul Nagle, who adds a tremendous amount to the performances) and shines when it's his moment in the spotlight. At maybe just 21 years of age he proves to be smooth, soulful, intelligent, and electrifying in every note he plays. To showcase his Saxophone chops, Ford and the band pull off a supercharged version of Miles' Eighty One. Certainly no John Coltrane, Robben nonetheless shows he's amazingly talented, and the Coltrane influence is strongly evident.
Tracklist:01. Oh Gee (Matthew Gee) - 6:29
02. Red Rooster (Willie Dixon) - 4:24
03. Eighty One (Miles Davis - Ron Carter) - 8:07
04. Ain't Nobody's Business (Jimmy Witherspoon - Clarence Williams - Graham R.Prince - Porter Grainger) - 3:48
05. Sunrise (Robben Ford) - 11:28
06. Blue & Lonesome (Little Walter Jacobs) - 8:23
07. Miss Miss (Robben Ford) - 8:56
08. Everyday I Have The Blues (Peter Chatman) - 5:26
Personnel:
Robben Ford - guitar, saxophone, lead vocals (02,05,06,08)
Paul Nagle - keyboards
Stan Poplin - bass, guitar
Jim Baum - drums
Jimmy Witherspoon - lead vocals (04,08)
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